Session Locations

Some of My Favorite Locations

Just to get the brainstorming started. If you find a location you love, put the name in your design questionnaire. If you want something different, put those preferences in your design questionnaire instead.

Please note that your permit fees are covered by Sara Herkes Photo for Rocky Mountain National Park, Larimer County, Boulder City, and Jefferson County. And for all locations below permit fees are covered by Sara Herkes Photo. However, entry fees may still be required for certain locations. We’ll discuss those details during your design meeting.

In the Mountains

Betasso Preserve

Mountains and Ponderosa Pines

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Bald Mountain

Unmatched Mountain Vistas

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Sprague Lake in Rocky Mtn National Park

Epic Mountains with alpine lake
Only available outside timed entry (late-Oct to Memorial Day Weekend) OR when the sunset works with timed entry.

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Moraine Park East in Rocky Mountain National Park

A stream and a meadow flanked by mountains

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Moraine Park West in Rocky Mountain National Park

Stream flowing through mountains
Please note that the slideshow linked to below is at two locations, Moraine Park West and 3M Curve. Location overview is under construction.

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Windy Saddle Park

Mountain peaks for miles, along with an alpine forest
Construction is currently underway at this location (Summer 2024). Will need to check on progress before confirming if this location can be utilized. It is best to come up with a plan B location just in case.

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Mount Falcon West

Surrounded by mountain peaks with an alpine forest

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Lily Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Aspen Groves, Lake, and Long’s Peak

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3M Curve in Rocky Mountain National Park

Grandiose Views of the Mountains and Moraine Valley

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Brainard Lake

Towering Mountain Peaks Over an Alpine Lake
Available from June 15 to Oct 15, weather pending

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In the Foothills

Golden Ponds

Waterfalls, Mountain Views, and Ponds

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Pella Crossing

Longs Peak, Cottonwood trees, Ponds, and Wetlands

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Walden Ponds

Wetlands, Boardwalk, Ponds, and Mountains

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Rabbit Mountain

The Foothills in all their glory
Affected by multiple fires during the summer of 2024. Not sure when this location will be available again.

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Hall Valley Ranch

Southwest Mesa Glory

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Chautauqua

The Boulder Flatirons

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Lost Gulch

Spectacular Mountain Vistas

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South Boulder Creek West Trailhead

Boulder Flatirons from the South

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Heil Valley Ranch

Rolling Hills, Historic Cabins, and Historic train cars. Great western or boho feel!
No location overview developed yet. Click below to see a slideshow of a session at Heil Valley Ranch.

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NCAR Trailhead

Flatirons and pine trees. Great year round!
No location overview developed yet. Click below to see a slideshow of a session at NCAR.

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